If you’re using sewing patterns that you download, here is how to turn your PDF into a pattern that’s ready to use. —Have a separate folder on your computer to store all your patterns. You can have subfolders for each pattern company or by type of pattern (dresses, skirts, babies etc…) —Once you pay for…
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23 Ways to Build Confidence in Your Children
A confident child can do anything. And that confidence is in your hands as a parent. Before I sat down to write this list, I discussed with my husband all the things we tried doing for our children, and all the things we always talk about doing. And the most important of them all is…
Basics: One Bowl No Mixer Cupcakes
There is one basic every family needs. Why cupcakes? Because cupcakes are always a last minute thing. Need to send something to school party? Forgot someone’s birthday is coming up? Kids bored on Sunday? Cupcakes always come to the rescue. When we decided we needed a cupcake recipe for BCP I didn’t have to go…
I’m a Better Parent Because I Know These Three Things
Becoming a good parent is a process. These are some things I learned along the way. I was asked to share my top three pieces of parenting advice with the “Between Carpools” audience. I want to start by saying how honored I am to share my parenting experiences and the things that I’ve learned through…
Fun Ways to Enhance Your Child’s Reading and Math Skills
The school year is underway and your child will be learning and growing a lot…but how do you reinforce those new skills? Or give your child extra help in an area they might need? Kids don’t just learn in school. Every experience is an opportunity to learn or practice skills. Here are some ideas for…
8 Homework Tips for the Harried Mom
Dread homework? The more you dread it, the harder it will be. Kids feel what we feel. Yet, there are ways to troubleshoot homework time, figure out where things are going right or wrong, and make it a smoother process. Make It a Routine Homework should be viewed like eating and sleeping. Don’t make a…
The 9×13 Life: Make Muddy Buddies Without the Mess
A universal favorite that kids love to make and eat is now available mess-free! Meet the 9×13 Muddy Buddies! No need to dirty a pot for these—just a 9×13 pan and an oven are all you need! Thanks to Faigy Murray from @mykitchen_mystudio for inspiring this muddy buddies recipe! Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and…
Our All-New Personalized Mitzvah Notes Are Here!
Get the year started off right with a new adorable mitzvah notepad! These mitzvah notes are just too cute. Your little girl will be super motivated to do lots of mitzvos and complete the whole notepad! You can also order them with a Hebrew name. And yes, of course, there’s a version for boys too….
3 Ways to Make Meal Time with Kids Calm and Relaxing
A calm dinner table? Where everyone is having nice conversations? Doesn’t seem possible? It’s not only possible, but it’s also necessary. Here’s how to achieve it. Good, healthy food nourishes us mentally and physically. But if we can’t digest it and enjoy the time we spend at the table, then it won’t do as much…
6 Easy Ways to Keep the Kids Safe This Summer
A few extra easy safety steps will go a long way to calm mom and keep kids safe when you’re out and about this summer. Summer comes with outdoor fun, pools, day camp, trips and lots of safety concerns for moms. So, how do we educate the kids, keep them safe, and calm us nervous…